Allison Dickens

Allison H. Dickens was a Senior Editor at the Penguin and Random House Publishing Groups. She co-created the XYZ line of books for twenty-somethings while at Ballantine/Random House, and oversaw the Ballantine Reader's Circle program. In 2008 she left full-time publishing for a more family friendly schedule as a freelance editor. She has also worked in magazine publishing and for an independent publisher.

Finding Inspiration in Times of Trouble – S209s20

with Allison Dickens

If your mind is whirling with current events, you’re having a hard time focusing on writing, or you miss your writing group meet ups, join us for a prompt class where we will concentrate on escaping the world and finding joy as we write and discuss elements of craft. LIMITED ENROLLMENT WHERE: online via ZOOM […]

Finding Inspiration in Times of Trouble – S208s20

with Allison Dickens

Finding Inspiration in Times of Trouble – S206s20

with Allison Dickens

Ask the Editor – S201S20

with Allison Dickens

Don’t miss this opportunity to sit down with former Random House Publishing Group Senior Editor Allison Dickens for answers to all your questions about the publishing process. Do you need a literary agent? How do you find a literary agent? What do you need to submit to an agent or publisher? Is self-publishing a good […]

Query Letters – S100S20

with Allison Dickens

Query Letters: Putting Your Best Foot Forwards The query letter is one of the most critical steps in landing a literary agent and a publisher. In this workshop we will discuss tactics for writing successful query letters. Participants will have the opportunity to submit a query letter for critique. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 203.227.3250 OR […]